Embedded Software Engineer FCS & FMS (f/m/d)

Airbus Defence and Space; Manching; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonuses

Vacation 30 days

Upskilling opportunities

Pension and stock options

Transport subsidies

Cafeteria on-site

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is seeking a Professional Software Engineer to develop safety-critical embedded software for unmanned aerial systems within the Eurodrone program. You will contribute to the Flight Control System and Flight Management System, driving model-based development in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in CS/EE, 3+ years in embedded software, real-time expertise, and DO-178C knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS or EE or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Embedded software experience in C
• Experience with Model-Based Development (MBD)
• Familiarity with DO-178C or similar safety standards
• Excellent English (written and spoken); German a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-critical software for UAS
• Build Flight Control and Flight Management systems
• Apply model-based development workflows
• Ensure DO-178C compliant lifecycle processes
• Collaborate with aerospace and software teams

Skills

Embedded software

C language

Real-time constraints

English language

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS SCADE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Located about an hour's drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Job Description

Your location

Located about an hour's drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

The Mission: Shaping the Future of Autonomous Flight

As part of the Eurodrone program, you will be building the "brain" of one of Europe's most advanced unmanned aerial systems. You will play a pivotal role in developing the Flight Control System (FCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) that will define the next generation of autonomous flight. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge software engineering and high-stakes aerospace innovation.

Your mission includes:

• Focus: Safety-Critical Software Development for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• What You Will Achieve: In this role, your work directly impacts the safety and autonomy of the Eurodrone.
• Embedded Implementation: Developing and optimizing high-integrity, safety-critical code that powers flight-critical functions.
• Model-Based Development: Utilizing MBD workflows to design, simulate, and implement complex control laws and system behaviors.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Participating in the full development cycle-from architectural design and modeling to rigorous testing and verification under DO-178C standards.
• Collaborative Innovation: Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of aerospace and software experts to solve the unique challenges of unmanned flight.

Who You Are

• The Foundation: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Computer Science or in a related field.
• Embedded Expertise: Proven experience in embedded software development (ideally C) and a deep understanding of real-time constraints.
• Model-Based Mindset: Experience or strong interest in Model-Based Development (MBD) workflows (e.g., ANSYS Scade or MATLAB/Simulink) to drive system design.
• Safety-Critical Awareness: An understanding of the rigor required for high-integrity environments (e.g., DO-178C or similar safety standards).
• The Driver: A proactive approach to solving complex, "unsolved" problems in the field of autonomy and flight control.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). German language skills are a plus.

Why Join This Team?

• Strategic Impact: Work on a high-visibility, cornerstone European project (Eurodrone).
• Technical Challenge: Tackle some of the most sophisticated software engineering problems in the aerospace industry.
• Growth Culture: We don't just hire for what you know today; we invest in your ability to master the technologies of tomorrow.
• Innovation at Scale: Join a team where your code directly enables the future of autonomous flight.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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